How to Make Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Vanilla Extract
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Learn how to make vanilla extract! Very detailed instructions to give you all the information you need. Homemade vanilla extract is easy and fun to make!
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Ingredients
- 8 Vanilla Beans
- 16 ounces vodka see note
- 2 8 ounce bottles or jars
Instructions
- Slice vanilla beans open by running a sharp knife down the length of the bean.
- Place 4 beans in 1-8 ounce bottles with a tight sealing lid.
- Pour in 8 ounces of vodka, or enough to mostly cover the vanilla beans.
- Repeat with second bottle.
- Store in a dark place and shake every few days.
- Let sit at minimum 8 months before using.
Notes
- When purchasing beans, they need to be soft and pliable. They will be labeled as “fresh” or something similar. Don’t use dried vanilla beans.
- The amount of vanilla you make can easily be adjusted, the ratio to use is 2 ounces of vodka per vanilla bean.
- Vodka quality is not important.
- Bourbon or rum can be used in place of vodka, they add a deeper flavor to the vanilla.
- For lemon extract, I used about 1 cup of lemon zest (it was from 2 lemons) and 8 ounces of vodka.
- For the mint extract, I used about 1 cup of fresh mint from my garden (just regular mint, not spearmint) and 8 ounces of vodka.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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